Prevalence of Hernia

 Hernia is a common condition affecting both men and women since time immemorial. One hundred and ten cases of various types of hernia in hospitals of Narowal (Pakistan) had been analyzed to determine the relative occurrence and incidence of hernia, and effects of various risk factors. Hernia is more prevalent in males (67.27%) as compared to females (32.72%). In relation to various risk factors, inguinal hernia was the most prevalent. The prevalence of hernia is dependent on risk factors and independent in different age groups (P<0.05). The mortality rate in the current sample due to hernia is 1.81%. All these factors contribute to the development of hernia, but only one of them may be responsible for its cause.

Citation: Iqbal Muhammad Naeem, Muhammad Ali, Ali Shahzad. 2013. Prevalence of Hernia: (Prevalence of Hernia in relation to different risk factors in District Narowal). LAP Lambert Academic Publishing (Engelska, Germany). ISBN 978-3-659-45960-3.